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  • John Lowe avatar

    The Stone Is Rolled Away

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 6, 2012
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     | 9,818 views

    "WHY WAS THE STONED ROLLED AWAY?" AND "FOR WHOM WAS THE STONED ROLLED AWAY FOR?" Was it rolled away for Jesus? No, he was already gone. And besides, the risen Son of God doesn’t need anyone to do anything for Him. So who was the stone rolled away for?

    3-24-03 The Stone is Rolled Away It was dark as they arose that Sunday morning. The two got up and put ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking A Look At Faith

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Dec 8, 2012
     | 3,202 views

    When it comes to faith I believe in two things; God can and God cares. Why did the followers of Jesus mentioned in the Hebrew writers' description endure the horrific treatment of persecution? Why did they keep their faith in Jesus as the Son of God eve

    Last week we took a look at failure. We discussed that God’s love is unconditional. He doesn't remove love because of your failure or give you some love when you succeed. He loves you because He made you. Paul made his case that even with his failures; God was using Him to unleash His power ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It's A Wonderful Life Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,324 views

    What would the world be like if there was no Christmas and No Jesus? This message was inspired by John Ortberg's message "Who is this Man?"

    It’s a Wonderful Life (Begin with Clip from “It’s a Wonderful Life” scene where George meets Clarence and wishes he had never been born” It’s a Wonderful Life has consistently been ranked in the top 100 movies of all times, it has been called the number one ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    How Can You Say That God Is Good? Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 19, 2012
     | 5,837 views

    Reflections on the massacre at Sandy Hook, Newtown Connecticut

    “How Can You Say that God is Good?” John 14:25-27; Rev. 1:4-8 Sandy Hook – Newton Connecticut. That’s all I need to say to get your attention. If I had said those words last Sunday, most, if not all, of you would have had no clue what I was talking about. But now you do. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    One Hope--Care

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Dec 20, 2012
     | 5,456 views

    Jesus' care for you led Him to die so you could receive salvation and forgiveness of sin.

    INTRODUCTION If we were to go out on the streets and ask people at random, “What is your greatest need?” we would probably get a number of different responses. We wouldn’t be surprised in this economy if we got several answers of people needing a job so they could provide for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stand Down, Or Stand Up!

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jan 14, 2013
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     | 14,764 views

    I believe today that America and the Church in America is at a Crossroad, and it is up to each and every one of us here to decide whether it’s time to “stand down” or “stand up”! I believe it’s time to stand up!

    The past couple weeks, I have heard a term more and more that to be quite honest with you, as a person who has not served a day in the military, hadn’t heard the term, and even when I did, I was a bit unsure what it meant. Here is the meaning of the term STAND DOWN: A relaxation from a state ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When Technique Eclipses Relationship-4 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 16, 2013
     | 3,413 views

    4 of 4. We incur certain liabilities when we allow our relationship to Jesus to become eclipsed by technique. But what exactly becomes liable? When technique eclipses relationship, Our.....is Liable.

    WHEN TECHNIQUE ECLIPSES RELATIONSHIP-IV—Revelation 2:1-7 Firstless Love Muddying the water above where clarity is needed. A man who spends all his time at work—Neglecting his family in order to do it—Forgetting that his initial drive for the work is to meet his family’s need. The way in which we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    His Name Shall Be...jesus - Savior Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
     | 6,140 views

    An examination of the name "Jesus" geared to help the audience understand the huge significance of the saving work of Jesus on the cross and embrace His work as our Savior

    What does your name mean? If you’re not sure, you can probably look it up on the internet and find out pretty quickly. Surnames in particular often meant something about a person’s ancestors - Many names tell us about a person’s parentage, like O’brien, Anderson, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    No Place But First Place Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
     | 4,063 views

    Dominant Thought: God’s desire and rightful place is the first place in every aspect of our lives

    There’s a new crisis forming in the Strait of Hormuz with Iran. That could lead to a gas price crisis. There’s a global economic crisis that keeps erupting in pockets in Europe. There’s a new worldwide crisis called Lady Gaga, but I want to direct attention to a crisis in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Rest Of The Story Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
     | 3,469 views

    A study of the Sabbath and how that should fit into NT Christianity

    490 B.C., the Persians are at war with the Greeks. Persian soldiers have just destroyed the Greek city of Eretria and are on the move toward the plain of Marathon. A Greek soldier named Pheidippides runs a hard 24 miles without stopping to take the news from Athens to Sparta. He arrives, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Whatever Happened To The Humans? Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
     | 3,757 views

    I want my audience to better understand the place human life should hold in their thinking and to apply this by putting away hatred and anger and apathy toward others’ lives

    Timothy McVeigh, the OK City Bomber. His terrorist attack was the worst on US soil before 9-11, killing 168 people and injuring more than 800. McVeigh was executed June 11 2001. Not only did he confess to his crime, but he also granted 75 hours of interviews for the writing of a book about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Can’t Understand The Bible! Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
     | 4,765 views

    God gave us a word that’s understandable and useable by just regular people!

    Before I can jump into this, there’s a preliminary test. I mean, we’re going to be seeing if you can understand the Bible or not. Part of what will help answer that is if you can understand __________ or not. She’s got a…It’s a…I mean there’s not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who But God Alone? Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,736 views

    Dominant Thought: Jesus' priority went beyond the physical needs of men to meet the needs of their fallen souls

    I’m intrigued by what people consider important today; priorities. For instance, college students are people who are apparently concerned with finding a job – something than has been getting tougher over the past few years. The average college student is also concerned with Texting, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Declaration Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 21, 2013
     | 7,187 views

    We can only be made right with God by faith in Jesus Christ.

    The Declaration of Grace Text: Gal. 2:15-21 Introduction 1. Illustration: during one of D.L. Moody’s great campaigns, a man who had been to a number of the services and who, although convicted of his need for Christ, had kept on postponing a decision approached D L Moody. Now the last night ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Internal Opposition/Conflict Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 3, 2013
     | 7,461 views

    When serving God conflict and attack from the enemy is expected, what we do NOT expect is the enemy using our own to attack. We must meet this challenge of internal conflict and Nehemiah gives us a template on how this can be done... meet it with honesty

    Sermon Brief Date Written: January 31, 2013 Date Preached: February 3, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building with God Sermon Title: Internal Strife and Opposition Sermon Text: Nehemiah 5 [ESV] Introduction: Nehemiah had heard of the great trouble ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist